MP Slams Special Prosecutor for Ignoring Public Procurement Violations
Baffuor Awuah, MP for Manhyia North, has raised serious concerns about the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP). He claims the agency has failed to act on breaches of the Public Procurement Act, despite its core mandate to combat corruption. His remarks add to mounting criticism from civil society and anti-corruption campaigners over the OSP’s lack of prosecutions in high-profile cases.
Awuah argues that the OSP has lost focus on its primary duty: investigating and prosecuting procurement violations. He points out that public procurement remains the government’s largest spending area, making oversight essential. If the OSP ignores the Auditor-General’s findings, he says, its purpose and operational clarity come into question.
The OSP now faces growing pressure to justify its record on procurement offences. With no prosecutions despite clear recommendations, questions remain about its effectiveness. The debate over its role—and whether it is fulfilling its founding purpose—is likely to continue.
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